Story Behind The Song
Kind of a universal thing that all in my generation are going through these days.
Song Description
Trading roles with aging parents especially as they start to get dementia.
Song Length |
3:37 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Pop - Easy Listening |
Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
Mood |
Moving, Welcoming |
Subject |
General, Change |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Trading Places (February, 2009)
v.1
When I was just a tiny girl you'd wash and comb my hair
Like mamas do you'd tuck me in and listen to my prayers
If I was sick or needed help you were by my side
Loving me and giving me the best you could provide
(chorus)
Now we're trading places
I am you and you are me
But Mama, don't you worry
I am here and you will see
We'll walk hand in hand
Through these times that try our souls
We'll learn new ways of loving
Trading places as we go
v.2
Years ago I never knew that life would be like this
Those grown-up conversations we would have to miss
Simple things still warm my heart like when I see you smile
I pray you never notice the tears that fill my eyes
(chorus)
Now we're trading places
I am you and you are me
But Mama, don't you worry
I am here and you will see
We'll walk hand in hand
Through these times that try our souls
We'll learn new ways of loving
Trading places as we go
(bridge)
The best thing I can give is what you gave to me
The wisdom and the patience to love you tenderly
(chorus)
Now we're trading places
I am you and you are me
But Mama, don't you worry
I am here and you will see
We'll walk hand in hand
Through these times that try our souls
We'll learn new ways of loving
Trading places as we go
Trading places as we go
© Betty Holt, February, 2009